Club Players Show Stylish Judo in Holland

BJC South London Area, Aylwin Judo Club travelled to Garami Heerle for the annual St Nicolaas Toernooi held on the 19th November 2011

A 13 strong squad accompanied by parents and coaches led by Sensei Richard Raymond 6th Dan made the trip and fought extremely well in the competition. Included in the squad in her first European competition was Rebecca Freeman from Cornish BJC Club Porthleven who made the long trip from Cornwall to London and then on to Holland.

For some of the squad it was their first European encounter and others made use of their European experience with some excellent judo. All of the categories were well contested and picking up a medal was a great achievement. The squad brought home 3 gold, 3 silver and one bronze medal.

As always our friends from Garami Heerle gave us a great welcome and looked after us over the three days and we will certainly be returning in 2012 to continue Aylwin and South London’s close links and friendship with the Dutch club

The European Competition Players

South London Players Attend French Training Camp

Peter Vincent (Aylwin) and John Hisee (Green Dragon) attended a top training camp in Dunkirk, France on the 29th and 30th August 2011 to complete their final preparations for upcoming competitions in early September.

The camp was attended by both National and Regional French and Belgium judoka and it was an excellent standard mixing technique and randori sessions with additional fitness sessions before breakfast.

Both lads felt that the experience gained with the high standard of judo on the camp helped their preparation and hope to return next year. They certainly made friends on the camp with their judo and sportsmanlike attitude which earned them a special mention and applause at the end of the camp. A credit to the South London Area BJC.

French Training Camp

Peter Vincent Takes AJA National Titles

Peter Vincent continues to go from strength to strength with his most recent success in the AJA Nationals where he won both the under 90kg Dan grade Championships as well as the open Dan grade Championships. This has led to his selection for the AJA National Squad visit to Mierlo, Holland in May.

Peter, already a member of the England Squad, qualified for the Under 20 GB Squad by winning a Bronze at the GB Trials in January. This was followed up with medals at the 3 major ranking competitions so far this year which means Peter is currently ranked at number 2 in England in the under 90kg category for under 20s. A great achievement for the 16 year old Dan grade.

He represented the club in the Biggin Hill Championships winning Gold where he managed to win by a yuko in the golden score.

Peter is training hard under the South London coaches at Aylwin Judo Club which has sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights. The club caters for all ages and all standards from Novice to Dan grade.

Peter Vincent at the AJA National Championships

St Nicolaas Toernooi, Garami Judo Club, Heerle, Netherlands November 2010

The tournament attracts players from Holland, Belgium and England. England were also represented by BJA London Club.

For some of the squad this was their first international competition. All of the Aylwin judoka fought well and collected a number of medals in a tough competition. Richard Raymond (6th Dan) led the squad assisted by Laurie Dalton, John Baseley, Peter Baldwin and Dave Tunstall. The squad were a credit to both their club and the British Judo Council.

Ani and Wim our Hosts

The standard of judo demonstrated by the players was very high with some excellent results. Moya Abiona defeated a very strong Dutch player from Rotterdam in the final to take Gold. Peter Vincent took Gold in the Espoirs and then entered the Open Weight Seniors defeating Maurice Van Dooren from Garami Heerle in the final by wazari to take the Gold.

Player and Officials

Neil Bartholomew fought extremely well to win the Silver in the under 81s Seniors losing out to Belgium Dan Grade Lore Brepoels in a close final. Kency Lago also took Silver in a tough group in his first international competition.

The Aylwin Judo Club Team

South London Area Judo Kata Course December 2009.

A fantastic turnout with many Aylwin Judo Club players in addition to some 40 players representing 15 clubs form several organisations, coming from all over the South of England from as far as Bristol. This event was hosted at the Biggin Hill Judo Club. In addition to practising and learning Nage No Kata and Katame No Kata, some students went on to work on Gonosen No Kata.
Come along and join us in March for the next course.

Aylwin Judo Club Success in Cambridge, UK.

Aylwin Judo Club took a squad of players to the Ishin Ryu, Open Championships in Cambridge on 1st March 2009. For some of the younger members it was their first competition. The squad coaches were Richard Raymond, Laurie Dalton and John Baseley and the party included a number of enthusiastic parents.

The competition itself was a very good standard with about 200 competitors from a number of organisations. All the players worked hard in their contests and produced some excellent Judo.

The team proudly display their medals with the members from the primary class at the club.

Aylwin Judo Club would like to thank the Time and Talents organisation for the use of their mini bus which enabled the team to travel to Cambridge for the day.

South London Success in Heerle, Netherlands.

Aylwin Judo Club and the BJC South London Area took a squad of players to the St Nicolaas Toernooi in Heerle, Holland in November 2008. For some of the younger members it was their first trip to a foreign competition and a great opportunity to visit another country. The squad coaches were Richard Raymond, Laurie Dalton and John Baseley and the party included a number of enthusiastic parents and a long time supporter of the South London Area, Edi Horne, whose husband was a fourth Dan with the BJC. Also attending the competition from England was BJC club Washington from Newcastle.

The competition itself was a very good standard with over 300 competitors from a number of the Dutch Clubs including some Dutch National players. All of the squad members fought very well and the squad took 3 Gold medals, 2 Silver medals and 3 Bronze medals with the rest of the squad being placed in the top six in their pools and receiving medals for this achievement. The medals winners included newcomers Liam Corbett (Gold), James Aris (Silver), Oscar Watts, Joseph Corbett and Scarlett Corbett (Bronzes) with seasoned campaigners and BJC National Squad members Peter Vincent and John Hisee (Golds) and senior Marc Hagone (Silver).

The hospitality of the Garami Heerle Judo club was excellent providing meals and accommodation etc and a disco in the evening at the local centre where the English players stayed. Overall the weekend was very enjoyable and successful and thanks go to both the Garami Heerle Judo Club and to the coaches from Alwyn Judo Club who organised the trip.

Club Instructors Visit Japan

At the end of April 2008, 4 Judo instructors from the Aylwin Judo Club went to Japan, where Judo originates from. The picture below is of the 4 instructors at the Butokuden in Kyoto

Kata & Grading Weekend March 2008

On 8th and 9th of March the South London Area arranged a day of Kata on Saturday followed by day of Gradings on the Sunday. The picture below shows the primaries and some of the juniors who attended and took part in the grading. Thanks to all those who attended.

Some Pictures of the Area Grading (June 2007)

Some of Our Seniors

Results

Well done to the club members below who entered the Northbrook Judo Tournament.